Carol Ann Peterson, 72, of Orange, (formerly of Hopewell Junction and Hyde Park, New York), passed away in peace on October 30, 2023, following a gallant fight against early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. During the final moments of her life, she was cared for by her loving family on both sides.
She was born in Bayshore, New York, on August 24, 1951.
She was predeceased by her parents, Francis “Frank” Peterson and Marie “Ginny” Peterson of Virginia; her brother Arthur Peterson; and her brother-in-law Charlie Geyer.
She is survived by her children, Kristen Bailey Coletta (Luciano) of West Haven, Daniel Bailey (Barbara) of Charleston, SC; her grandchildren, Gavin Bailey, Declan Bailey, and Alessia Coletta; and her siblings, Ginny Geyer of East Meadow, NY, Barbara Whittall of East Patchogue, NY, Elaine Thyberg (Michael) of Blue Point, NY and Frank Peterson (Diane) of West Babylon, NY.. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Of St. John Bosco Parish, 731 Main St, Branford, CT 06405.
Instead of flowers, the family kindly asks that friends consider memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis TN 38101-9929.
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